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Subwoofers?

I am considering upgrading my Paradigm Ref Servo-15. I am seeking more musicality and tighter definitive bass as well as retaining good strong impact for theater. The servo-15 satisfies the theater needs but seems slow on music. I have just returned from auditioning the Monitor Audio FS212 and the Rel Storm and Stadium. The Stadium would be my choice of the three but 1) it is actually larger than my present sub and I was hoping to recover some floor space. 2)it was 1000.00 higher in prie than the other two. So my question is what do my fellow a'goners
recommend?
theo
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Theo. You have yet to even hear your system if you are running your mains through the x-30 crossover. To be blunt and honest...the x-30 crossover is simply a piece of junk.Borrow or demo a decent crossover and you would be amazed at how great the servo 15 really is!
drewfidelity
178 posts
 
I would suggest that you audition a Super Cube Subwoofer from Definitive Technology. Very impressive bass output, small size, integrates well with full range and monitor speakers, and relatively inexpensive at $1200 retail. In my system it is quicker and more musical than the REL Storm III and the Sunfire Signature Sub that I have previously owned.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Yes, I'd definitley NOT run any main speaker through the X30. I run my ProAc monitors full range and use the X30 only on the sub. The X30 muddied up the midrange and killed the air when I hooked my ProAcs to it.
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theo OP
2,710 posts
 
Gunbei, I am running the sub only through the X30, the speakers are direct from pre/pro to amp. I have looked at the new Digital Velodyne system but am waiting to get a proper demo. They claim it is the "everything" sub if you get a chance look at it on their website.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hey Theo, that's interesting. Over the years with every succeeding model change it seems that Velodyne has been targeting the home theater market with less and less emphasis on the music crowd. It'll be interesting to see how this new subwoofer line performs.
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